Location & Surroundings
Jimbu is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,818 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mahembe, 18 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 77 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 64 km away.
Also known as: Colline Jimbu
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
-
Coordinates
2° 16' 34" S, 29° 27' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 1818 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 400 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:53
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Jimbu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jimbu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 24.4 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
0.2 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
76 %
Precip
0.02 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 16.6 | 0.2 | 123 | 72 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 3.4 | 110 | 52 | 1,017.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 10 | 76.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 1.8 | 86 | 36 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 784.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 0.2 | 54 | 56 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 77.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.8 | 1.0 | 211 | 67 | 1,015.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.5 | 2.4 | 118 | 56 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 63 | 47.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 2.0 | 86 | 36 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 776.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 0.7 | 57 | 70 | 1,016.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 72 | 99.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.9 | 0.5 | 287 | 71 | 1,014.6 | 0.24 / 0.32 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 1.6 | 104 | 63 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 47.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 1.4 | 147 | 48 | 1,013.0 | 1.17 / 1.41 | 70 | 546.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 1.3 | 214 | 74 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 100 | 155.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.1 | 1.0 | 242 | 69 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jimbu?
Now 16.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 24.4 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Jimbu today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Jimbu?
Local time is 07:53. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Jimbu?
Jimbu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Jimbu?
DEM 1,818 m.
Where is Jimbu located?
It is at -2.27602, 29.45215 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jimbu in?
It is in Rwanda.